Ford Excursion: the history, technical specifications, owner reviews

Back In 1999 to market cars received Ford Excursion. It was presented at the auto show in Texas and then went into production. SUV created on the basis of a powerful truck Ford F 250. The designers did not invent a new complex design, making everything just a single supporting frame, springs, alloy axles with automatic transmission, the ability to include a lower gear at full drive. All perfect – just thinking like that was created.

History model

For the First time about the production of that model was conceived in the mid-90s, when popular became huge SUVs, affecting their capabilities. A few years later the American firm "Ford" presented to society of truck-limo Ford Excursion.

For the six months to the exit of the car managers group prepared a consumer is great, so this model will appeal to many motorists. Attention at the auto show was focused on only the SUV Excursion.

The Waiting was not in vain - the audience was pleasantly shocked by the size and build quality. The presence under the hood just engine capacity of 5 liters and impressed the most experienced of motorists.

Judging by the number of reviews of the Ford Excursion SUV is currently popular among fans of huge machines. Even despite the fact that "Jeep" was discontinued in 2005, the interest does not abate until now.

Let's look at an American monster closer.

Appearance

Let's Start our review as usual, with appearance. Tank – that's what comes to mind when describing the size of an SUV. The size and shape of the body suggests that the model was created specially for men who appreciate quality, reliability and power.

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Large size front bumper creates an effect of massiveness and aggressiveness. Simple classic head optics stands out from the overall design, but merely restrains the aggressive appeal of the car.

The Huge ground clearance and solid rubber wheels make it easy to overcome any terrain. Body length of almost 6 meters can be attributed to this "Jeep" to the class of the limousines.

The Side mirrors are equipped with LEDs that signal the presence of interference from the side, because due to the large height, the driver may simply not notice those who come close. Width one of the biggest among the similar machines – 3.5 meters.

SUV Interior

Judging from the exterior of the car, you can safely say that space inside is plenty. The trunk is striking in its spaciousness – nearly 1,500 liters if you fold the rear row of seats, the available space will increase by 3 times.

The instrument Panel of Ford Excursion is no different with something special. Leather trim with small wooden inserts look solid and strict, and not particularly attracted the attention of the passengers and driver.

Regular radio is located traditionally at the center front console, and just below are buttons for the climate control and air conditioning. The wooden armrest is located two recesses for glasses or small bottles.

Dvuhsvetnoe Steering wheel is characterized by the presence of the shift lever transmission for American cars is a traditional phenomenon. Instrument panel includes: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and temperature.

The SUV nine seats, but the back row is usually complicated, which increases the boot volume.

Technical features

Technical characteristics of Ford Excursion does not differ anything special. The model line-up uses large diesel and petrol engines. As these engines use a V-shaped 8 - and 10-cylinder engines. The low power of them – is a unit with a volume of 5.4 liter that produces 255 horsepower. The second V-shaped and 6.8-liter gasoline engine has 10 cylinders and 310 of the “horse”.

Diesel plants as well as petrol - two versions. First – with a huge V8 volume of 7.3 liters and 250 horsepower. The second motor, the youngest in the entire range, has a capacity of 325 horsepower and a volume of 6 liters.

Due to the use of such powerful powertrains the mass of the vehicle exceeds 4 tons.

As for transmission, used automatic transmissions with 4 and 5 steps. The transmission transmits torque to the front axle or both in the car.

Owners

The owners of the American "monster" celebrates the unlimited possibilities outside of the track. Although there are disadvantages, in particular, are simply incredible fuel consumption of Ford Excursion is almost 30 litres in the combined cycle. So if you still going to purchase this car, get ready to refuel often, the appetite of the engine is excellent. A significant drawback is the fact that in the future Ford will be hard to sell on the secondary market.

Not to mention mind-blowing and expressiveappearance tuning Ford Excursion. Enthusiast's fantasy has no limits. Change not only the exterior but the technical equipment. Refined suspension, stronger shocks, changed head optics and more, it all depends on the desire of the owner.

Cost car

Due to the fact that the model is no longer produced the SUV can only be found on the secondary market. The problem is the fact that Ford delivered only in the United States, Canada and Europe. This exotic vehicle you can find in the CIS countries is approximately 4 500 000 rubles in the basic version.

Ford Excursion is not the most popular SUV in Russia, because the fuel consumption of a car can reach 40 liters. Given the cost of gasoline, the owner of this car can be ruined. So before you get such a giant, think – will you be able to contain it.